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rot economy 

Coined by Ed Zitron:

The rot economy is a growth-at-all-costs economy. The only thing that matters is growth of revenue, which comes from showing a never ending vomit stream of ads, rewarding managerial malpractice, and pleasing shareholders. Also see: enshittification
Ever wonder why Google results are getting worse, or why you aren't seeing your friends on Instagram? It's all because of the growth-at-all-costs economy that's swallowed the tech industry, where the user experience takes a back seat to monetizing every interaction with the platforms you used to love. - episode synopsis for “The Rot Economy,” from the Better Offline podcast
rot economy by Sickomonster January 21, 2025
Word of the Day on January 28, 2025
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dupers delight 

After an individual has deceived someone and he cannot control the joy on his face.
After the politician tricked people into voting for him he could not hide his dupers delight in his acceptance speech.
dupers delight by John Merr October 13, 2014
Word of the Day on January 27, 2025

Quadrobics 

Quadrobics is a lesser known sport that basically consists of walking/trotting/running/jumping on your hands and your feet (not knees). Many therians and otherkin do this sport to help connect to their spiritual self, though not all do
They like doing quadrobics on the front lawn
Word of the Day on January 26, 2025

Underpants Gnomes 

From the TV show South Park. They steal underpants in order to make profit. They even educate children on how profit works. Here's how:
Stage One: Steal Underpants
Stage Two: ???????
Stage Three: Profit!
The underpants gnomes robbed my house again.
Word of the Day on January 25, 2025

flop sweat 

Nervous perspiration caused by a fear of failure before an audience.
The applause had been deafening on her entrance, but after ten minutes the air was heavy with "flop sweat".
flop sweat by Joseph T Hatfield March 6, 2005
Word of the Day on January 24, 2025

The Rule of Goats 

The Rule of Goats says that self-awareness or irony doesn't change public perception. If you fuck a goat, even if you say it's for the lulz or to prove a larger point, you're still a goat-fucker.

The saying was coined by criminal defense attorney Ken White of the Popehat Report. It's loosely connected to an Irish Pub joke about an old man who has multiple accomplishments but also once fucked a goat. In the end, nobody recognizes him for his achievements and instead only knows him as the goat-fucker.
Defendant: "I was only trolling when I said all those awful things."
Ken White: "The Rule of Goats applies."
The Rule of Goats by NoneCanHandle November 7, 2021
Word of the Day on January 23, 2025

broligarch 

A portmanteau of "bro" and "oligarch". A broligarch refers to an ultra-wealthy man who uses his fortune and status to sway government policies, political agendas, and cultural narratives.

Broligarchs are often characterized by their bro culture and sneakers-with-suits vibes. Despite their laid-back image, they operate as political kingmakers, funding campaigns, lobbying, and shaping laws that align with their own interests. One minute they're posting memes, the next they're deciding tax policy.

In many parts of the world this would be considered corruption. In the US? It's just business as usual.
Ever since Elon Musk started throwing cash at Trump, he’s become the textbook definition of a broligarch — even scoring his own fake-ish government department to play with, while his companies are raking in billions in taxpayer money.
broligarch by nejsimon January 21, 2025
Word of the Day on January 22, 2025